Organization Profile

ALIVE! is the oldest and largest private safety net in the City of Alexandria dedicated to fighting poverty and hunger. An interfaith organization, ALIVE! has grown to 50 member congregations. ALIVE! serves thousands of individuals each month, providing food assistance, transitional shelter, financial help, eviction prevention, and furniture & housewares.

Our services include:

    • Food Assistance for Alexandria City residents through pop-up distribution events, ALIVE! Food Hubs, and last Saturday distributions
    • Family Assistance Program helps low-income families pay rent and utility bills.
    • ALIVE! House transitional shelter moves women and families out of homelessness to permanent housing.
    • Housewares & Furniture Programs supply households with home essentials.

To learn more about these services, visit the ALIVE! website at alive-inc.org

Individuals, families, and/or groups are encouraged to help with ongoing services and/or special projects. To learn more, and sign up for a specific volunteer shift visit the Get Involved page of our website.

Hunger & Homelessness
Low-income Communities
Alexandria, VA, 22302